As SHOT Show 2013 got underway with Monday’s Media Day, Tactical-Life.com’s field reporters were on hand to get an early look at the latest guns and gear for the new year…

Sig Sauer SIG716

Sig Sauer SIG716 Precision 7.62mm (foreground) showcasing their new 7.62mm Silencer… That’s right, they’re not calling it a suppressor but a Silencer. (sigsauer.com)

IWI UZI PRO 9mm

The UZI platform has been repeatedly upgraded and optimized. With the introduction of the new IWI UZI PRO 9mm pistol, the weapon continues to uphold the technological standards of the 21st century. (israel-weapon.com)

Sig Sauer P227

The new, remarkably ergonomic Sig Sauer P227—shown here with a threaded barrel. It’s a .45 ACP that holds 10+1 rounds, but you’d hardly know it from the thinness of the grip. (sigsauer.com)